Glimpse of Bhutan Tour

Your flight to Paro crosses the majestic Himalayan Mountains, offering spectacular views of awesome peaks. These include the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake mountains in Bhutan.

Upon arrival, our guide will warmly receive you and transfer you to a local restaurant for lunch. After your meal, you can visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels.” Zhabdrung built this magnificent fortress in the 17th century.

From the dzong, you will walk downhill to the road point, crossing the traditional wooden bridge. Subsequently, we will take you to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.

This evening, you can stroll through Thimphu city and absorb the local lifestyle. You will spend the night in Thimphu.

After breakfast, we will visit several remarkable landmarks in Thimphu. First, we’ll explore the King’s Memorial Chorten, which the Royal Family built in honor of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

Next, we’ll visit the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school). Additionally, you’ll see Jungzhi Traditional Paper Factory, Buddha Point, and Motithang Takin Preserve.

After lunch, we will drive you back to Paro for sightseeing. We’ll visit Kichu Monastery, the oldest temple in the country. The Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo built this sacred temple in the 7th century.

In the evening, you can enjoy a leisurely walk through Paro town and explore the local shops.

Today, you will hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous temple. This sacred site clings to the face of a cliff at approximately 3,100m.

In the 8th century, Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse. He came here to meditate in a cave where the temple now stands.

We will serve lunch at the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up the mountain. After exploring the temple and enjoying your meal, you will hike back down to the valley floor. You will spend the night in a hotel in Paro.

In the morning, we will drive you to the airport for your departure. Our representative will bid you a warm farewell. This concludes your Glimpse of Bhutan Tour package.